The Blue Waves will lock horns against Capital Blues in continental competition.
Al Hilal will take on Iranian side Esteghlal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday evening. Both teams have previously faced each other in the same competition. The Blue Waves are in fine form and are sitting at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 25 points from nine fixtures.
Their winning run was stopped by their rivals Al Nassr as the last league match ended in a 1-1 draw. They are playing some really good football from last season and they will be looking to keep their momentum going in the upcoming fixtures as well.
Esteghlal are one of the most famous and biggest clubs in Iran, but this season they are struggling a lot. Due to financial and management issues, there have been a lot of internal problems in the team. Fans have raised their concerns and are not happy with how things are going for them.
Currently, they are placed in 14th position in their domestic league with only eight points. Out of nine fixtures, they have won twice, drawn twice and lost five fixtures. Facing Al-Hilal away from home will be a very difficult task for them and they will have to give their best to get a positive result. This will be an exciting fixture for sure.
Kick-Off:
Monday, 4 Nov 2024 at 06:00 PM UK; 11:30 PM IST
Location: KINGDOM ARENA
Form
Al Hilal (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W
Esteghlal (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-L
Players to Watch
Sergej Milinkovic Savic (Al Hilal)
Sergej Milinkovic Savic has an impact for Al Hilal across all three-thirds of the pitch, showing effectiveness as a box-to-box midfielder. His height also makes him an effective target man in the attacking third. His versatility is an added bonus, making him an important piece in Al Hilal’s squad.
His movement inside the penalty box during the attack is really good. Savic is a powerhouse in stamina and has the ability to create chances for Al Hilal’s more attack-minded players. The Serbian’s ability to progress the ball forward is exceptional.
Didier Ndong (Esteghlal)
The Gabonese international is known for his vision on the pitch. Despite not having a very tall stature he is able to win duels in the air and is also good at keeping ball possession. Ndong is very fast over short distances and does not shy away from making some rough tackles.
Even though he is not a player who can score a lot of goals, he likes to take shots from a distance. His athletic ability helps him to beat defenders and help his team in attack. Overall he is a fine player who can make things difficult for Blue Waves.
Match Facts
- Esteghlal have lost three matches in a row.
- The average number of goals in meetings between Al Hilal and Esteghlal is 1.6
- The winner of their last meeting were Al Hilal
Al Hilal vs Esteghlal: Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1 – Al Hilal to win this fixture
- Type 2 – Aleksandar Mitrović to score anytime
- Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5
Injury and Team News
The home team will miss Reuben Neves due to a knee injury. The rest of the players don’t have any injury concerns and are fit to play.
Rezavand is doubtful for this fixture. The rest of the players will be available for the match.
Head-to-Head
Matches: 7
Al Hilal: 3
Esteghlal: 4
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Al Hilal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Yami (GK); Cancelo, Koulibaly, Bulaihi, Lodi; Savic, Cannon, Dowser; Malcom, Mitrovic, Al-Dawsari
Esteghlal Predicted Lineup (5-3-2):
Hosseini (GK); Jalali, Moradmand, Fallah, Silva, Rezaeian; Masharipov, Niknafs, Ndong; Islam, Muhammad
Match Prediction for Al Hilal vs Esteghlal
Al Hilal are a much better side than the Iranian outfit. Esteghlal are not the same team this year, as they have some management and financial issues going on in the club, which is affecting their performance on the pitch. The Blue Waves will most probably win this fixture.
Prediction: Al Hilal 3-1 Esteghlal
Telecast for Al Hilal vs Esteghlal
India: FanCode
UK: TBD
USA: Paramount+
Nigeria: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
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